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Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw expressed surprise and admiration after the Giants acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox, a move orchestrated by Giants' president Buster Posey. Kershaw humorously acknowledged Posey's aggressive pursuit of talent,
Andy Pages hits a three-run home run and the Dodgers get just enough from Dustin May and their bullpen to hang on for a 5-4 win over rival San Francisco.
The Dodgers have a two-game lead in the NL West over San Francisco, but that may not last much longer. When listing the winners and losers of the deal, Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report stated that Los Angeles was one of the losers.
Much of the fallout from the Rafael Devers trade has been centered around the sudden spiral of the Boston Red Sox and the rising juggernaut known as the San Francisco Giants. But beyond those who won and lost this shocking blockbuster firsthand, there are other winners and losers who played no part in the trade.
A Los Angeles Dodgers official was asked about the team's recent White House visit as their home city protests federal ICE raids.
Breaking pitches lead the way for May, and Adames has posted a hard-hit rate in the 75th percentile against them. With that in mind, Adames will be in a good position to put his imprint on this game, and this is the best way to capture that belief.
Shohei Ohtani, who hasn’t pitched since August 23, 2023, is set to return to the mound Monday night in a rivalry matchup against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani, who turns 31 next month, has already won three MVP awards, two in the American League and one in the National League. He’s currently the odds-on favorite to win another this season.
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SB Nation on MSNDodgers vs. Giants, a relevant rivalry againLast year, the Giants finished fourth in the NL West, way out of contention. This season, they are only a game behind L.A. and relevant again in the fight for the top spot